Gang of robbers held after gunfight in Gr Noida, SI injured

A gang of robbers, involved in over three dozens cases, was arrested following an exchange of gunfire with police in Greater Noida early on Sunday, officials said.

Two of the accused and a sub-inspector were injured in the exchange of fire that started around 12.20 am in Surajpur area, a senior officer said.

"This gang of robbers was active in Noida since 2015. It used stolen vehicles to commit robberies and was involved in at least 39 cases since August 2015," Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Gautam Buddh Nagar, Vaibhav Krishna, said.

The arrested have been identified as Omveer Bhati, Sonu Yadav and Monu Yadav, he said.

Omveer and Sonu were injured in the action and have been admitted to a hospital, the SSP added.

Sub-Inspector Patnish Kumar was injured in the cross firing, Krishna said, adding that "around 12 rounds (of bullets) were fired by the criminals."